Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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How Poshmark’s In-Person Events Drive Livestreaming Results

Retail TouchPoints

Brands and retailers are investing more in cultivating community not just online, but through immersive IRL experiences. While experts agree taking this more experience-driven approach helps cultivate community, it also can have a financial impact, especially for businesses like Poshmark , which rely heavily on its communities of sellers to drive business growth.

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Turning Interest into Action: The Psychology Behind Price Drop Alerts

UpSellIt

Price drop alerts tap directly into the psychology of excitement and reward, creating a dopamine-driven rush that makes shoppers eager to act. Imagine receiving that long-awaited email letting you know the running shoes youve been eyeing are finally at a discounted price. This is the exact moment these alerts are designed to spark. These alerts are more than just a tool for delivering good news.

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Dollar Tree Removes ‘Interim’ from CEO Title for Creedon

Retail TouchPoints

Dollar Tree has named Michael Creedon Jr. as its CEO on a permanent basis. Creedon was named Interim CEO after previous CEO Rick Dreiling, citing health issues, stepped down in early November. Creedon had joined Dollar Tree as COO in 2022 following nearly a decade in leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts. Michael Creedon Jr. Following a search, we are unanimous as a board in our belief that Mike is the right leader for Dollar Tree, said Edward (Ned) J.

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European Cybersecurity Reflections 2024

Forrester eCommerce

This time of year is perfect for reflectionlooking back at the challenges and successes of 2024 while anticipating the opportunities and changes that 2025 will bring.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Søstrene Grene to Open Sustainable Distribution Centre in the Netherlands

365 Retail

Sstrene Grene , the renowned Danish homeware retailer celebrated for its Scandinavian-inspired designs, is set to open a state-of-the-art 45,000 m distribution centre in Venlo, the Netherlands, by autumn 2025. Developed in partnership with Prologis , the facility will enhance logistics across Europe, improving stock availability and delivery times for Sstrene Grenes stores and customers, including those in the UK.

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Reasons to be cheerful | Big story: Retail prospects 2025

TalkingRetail

A shop theft epidemic, a punishing UK budget, energy costs on the march again. Quite understandably, theres a lot of doom and gloom around the independent convenience sector at the moment but thats not the full picture.

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Big Lots to start going-out-of-business sales

RetailDive

The move comes as the company lays off over 500 employees at its corporate headquarters.

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Everyman Cinema Opens at Stratford Cross

365 Retail

Everyman has officially opened its newest cinema at the Turing Building in Stratford Cross , bringing a premium leisure experience to the heart of East London. The launch is complemented by the addition of two new dining venues: Templar, a modern European restaurant, and Hera, a Greek-inspired eatery. The 10,900 sq ft Everyman Stratford International features 253 velvet sofas and armchairs spread across three screens, offering a luxurious setting for films, theatre screenings, and events.

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The Weekly Closeout: Walmart to invest $1.3B in Chile and what Nike’s stumble means for Foot Locker

RetailDive

The big-box retailer’s plans include 70 new stores across Chile, while the sportswear giant’s DTC about-face could be a boon to Foot Locker.

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

TalkingRetail

The team at Independent Retail News and TalkingRetail.com will be taking a break for the festive season from 23 December and would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. We will be back on 2 January.… This story continues at Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Electronic sales rebound during Black Friday, Cyber Monday period

RetailDive

After eight straight quarters of revenue declines in the sector, spending grew 3.5% during the two weeks ending Dec. 7, according to Circana analysis.

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Mira Safety Thrives on ‘Red Alerts’

Practical eCommerce

Roman Zrazhevskiy's company sells protective gear for seemingly existential events, such as nuclear and chemical warfare. The post Mira Safety Thrives on ‘Red Alerts’ appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail hiring down 5% in November

RetailDive

A shift in seasonal hiring from traditional retail roles to transportation and warehousing positions is underway, according to a new report.

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Wellbeing initiative launched for Postmasters amid retail crime surge

TalkingRetail

The Post Office has announced a new initiative to centralise and simplify access to wellbeing resources for postmasters, responding to the unique challenges and pressures they face in todays retail landscape.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

RetailDive

Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

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Billionaire Marc Lore Says AI May Soon Be Choosing Your Food

RetailWire

Marc Lore predicts AI may one day decide what food we eat.

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Sephora announces 2025 Accelerate program cohort

RetailDive

This latest class marks a decade since the launch of the incubator program, which three years ago pivoted to focus on BIPOC founders.

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Shake Shack Named Most Expensive Fast-Food Restaurant

RetailWire

Is it justified to name Shake Shack the most expensive fast-food restaurant?

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Nike CEO: Wholesale partners ‘feel we’ve turned our back on them’

RetailDive

Elliott Hill, who just took over the top spot in October, vowed a return to stronger relationships with its partners as sales fell 8% in Q2.

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Quality Street wins Christmas accolade

TalkingRetail

For another year running, Quality Street has been named the food and drink brand that Christmas wouldnt be Christmas without, according to research conducted by OnePoll earlier this month.

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FDA Redefines Healthy: White Bread Out, Eggs In

RetailWire

The FDA is redefining what it means to be healthy.

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What Makes a Professional Removal Company Worth the Investment?

365 Retail

From packing your entire house to finding out how to move fragile furniture, moving might seem like an enormous to-do list. For this reason, a lot of British people are using expert moving firms to streamline the procedure. “Are professional removal services really the investment they claim to be?” is a question that should be considered given the abundance of choices available, including full-service movers.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Party City Is Closing All Stores After Nearly 40 Years in Business

RetailWire

Party City abruptly closed all of its stores earlier today.

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Let’s think positive | Editor’s comment

TalkingRetail

Just as there is sometimes a danger that a country can talk itself into a recession, theres a danger in the independent convenience sector at the moment that we could be talking ourselves into decline.

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Jersey Mike’s Reaches Major Professional Milestone: 3,000th Location Opens

RetailWire

Jersey Mike's continues to expand, reaching a professional milestone.

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November and December 2024 SEO News Recap

ROI Revolution

Welcome to our November and December 2024 SEO News Recap! In this extra-large edition, we cover two months’ worth of updates, AI tools, and more! Also, be sure to check out our latest installment of “ROI Answers” at the bottom of this article to find answers to commonly asked SEO questions. Jump to each November and December 2024 SEO News Recap topic using the links below: Google Core Updates Confirmed: Google Uses a Combination of Site-Wide and Page-Level Ranking Signals Site

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Nike Leadership Is Reviving Brand by Refocusing on Sports

RetailWire

With recent financial troubles, Nike is going back to basics.

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Festive Online Revenues Surge by 11.3% Amid Improved Consumer Confidence, Extended Discounts, and Christmas Delivery Deadlines

365 Retail

Improving consumer confidence, early Boxing Day discounting and looming delivery deadlines for Christmas orders saw ecommerce revenues rally last week, according to the latest data from Wunderkind , the leading AI-powered performance marketing and identity platform. Original data from Wunderkinds Marketing Pulse, which analysed over 34.2 million online shopping journeys, revealed that ecommerce revenues rose +11.3% last week (Week 50, w/c 09 Dec 2024) compared to the week before (Week 49, w/c 02

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Big Lots To Close All Stores and Hold Going-Out-of-Business Sales

RetailWire

Big Lots is holding going-out-of-business sales at all remaining stores in the coming days.

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Awards Celebration 2024 – A Muskoka-Inspired Experience

Canadian Special Events

This fall, The Idea Hunter organized a corporate awards celebration that captured the essence of Muskoka’s autumn. The event took place at the JW Marriott Muskoka and honoured corporate achievements in a stylish and welcoming atmosphere. The natural beauty of the Muskoka landscape, paired with the venue’s elegance, provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of connection and celebration.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.